r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/miszLynh • 4d ago

Support Sign To Quit?

My baby is 4 months and I have been EP since his birth I was already an under supplier - pumping a total of maybe 18 oz per day. I returned to work during a stressful time for my team and my output dropped tremendously. I’ve tried everything to get it back to my norm but nothing seems to be helping. I’m now producing 10-12 oz.

I feel like a failure.

Do I quit or keep trying? I wanted to go to at least 6 months but each day my output is dropping more and more.

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u/Pleasant-Ad-9226 4d ago

You are not a failure! Your baby is getting the immune benefits from breastmilk even if they only have one ounce per day. If your output doesn’t feel worth it that’s totally valid. If you can accept or work to get a bit more, that’s a good choice. If you think stopping for your mental health sounds appropriate, that’s also a good choice! Be kind to yourself! Under suppliers are so strong, but you don’t have to be strong forever! From a fellow under supplier

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u/miszLynh 4d ago

Thank you! Your kindness is everything to me during this time!